Scientist / Senior Scientist – NGS and Molecular Biology

Job description
Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist – NGS and Molecular Biology

Are you an experienced scientist in the field of NGS applications and molecular biology? Would you like to use your scientific skills to support development of new therapeutics? This might be the next challenge for you!

At AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us in the Applied Stem Cell Sciences in Discovery Sciences, Biopharmaceuticals R&D, as a bench-based Research Scientist to support NGS applications across multiple projects.

Responsibilities
The role
You will be based in Gothenburg Sweden, working alongside our stem cell scientists, disease area specialists and genome editing groups. The role is focused on laboratory-based activities. Your biggest impact will be through significant contributions to the practical delivery to projects in compliance with AstraZeneca corporate responsibility policies and relevant safety standards.

It is essential to have good social and communication skills, be collaborative and a strong team player. Candidates should be able to work independently, take own initiatives and have a positive, goal oriented and problem-solving attitude.

Good organizational, data management and documentation skills are required, and you should be comfortable in presenting your results. English language is required, both spoken and in writing.

Primary Responsibilities
Develop and troubleshoot protocols using molecular biology techniques including RT-PCR, cDNA generation, qPCR, primer design, and ddPCR.
Execute sequencing of large number of samples
Assist with the development of new sequencing and molecular biology approaches from bulk and single cells
Document and summarize results that are clear and actionable


Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
Recent M. S. or B. S. in Molecular Biology with 2+ years of relevant experience in a research or industry position
Strong experience with molecular biology techniques: PCR, RT-PCR and NGS library preparation including RNA-seq and DNA-seq
Use of molecular biology techniques with low sample inputs, such as single cells.
Demonstrable expertise with NGS sequencing platforms including Illumina sequencing.
Expertise with liquid handling automation technologies
Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills to work well with scientists from divergent backgrounds

Additional Skills & Experience
Familiarity with tools to analyze NGS data and the ability to perform data management functions in R or Python
Experience in molecular cloning and plasmid purification
Experience with mammalian cell culture


Application
Deadline: 2022-03-20, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information:
Please contact Veronika Knudsen veronika.knudsen@randstad.se or Maria del Carmen Leiva maria.leiva@randstad.se

About the company
Randstad Life Sciences is specialized in competences within Life Science. As a consultant with us, you get a competitive salary, benefits and collective agreements. Your consultant manager is always there for you and ensures that you get varying and developing assignments at different companies, within different industries. At Randstad Life Sciences, your personal development is in focus, and you are offered a large network and many activities.

Randstad Life Sciences specializes in the field of science and is part of Randstad, the world leader in recruitment and consulting with operations in 38 countries. With this global network, in combination with our strong local foundation, we can offer a wide range of varied and developing assignments and jobs for you who are a specialist in life science. Our mission is to help you reach your true potential with your career in focus!